Lost at the Forever Mine puts players in the shoes of intergalactic materials scientists who crash land on an abandoned mining planet. Their goal is to mine and process enough fuel to stay alive and eventually repair the ship. Over the course of the adventure game, students must create mathematical models in order to allocate their time and resources. Along the way, there are cute robots that drop by. The online game is free to access, is aligned to academic standards, and comes with lessons for the student.